Domtar Company Profile
Domtar, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, is a privately held manufacturer of softwood and hardwood paper products—including chemical and thermomechanical pulps, packaging, papers, tissues, and towels—serving retailers, commercial printers, and publishers, with 21,300 employees and recent completed debt financings totaling $2.09 billion to support its operations in the paper containers and packaging industry.
Overview
- Year Founded: 2006
- Status: Private
- Employees: 21,300
- Latest Deal Type: Debt
- Latest Deal Amount: $140M
- Investors: 1
General Information
Domtar is a manufacturer of softwood and hardwood products catering to retailers, commercial printers, publishers, and customers. The company offers chemical pulps, thermomechanical pulps, packaging products, papers, tissues, towels, and other related products.
Contact Information
- Website: www.paperexcellence.com
- Ownership Status: Privately Held (backing)
- Financing Status: Private Debt Financed
- Corporate Office:
- 3600 Lysander Lane, 2nd Floor, Richmond, British Columbia V7B 1C3, Canada
- +1 (604)
- Primary Industry: Paper Containers and Packaging
- Other Industries: Paper/Soft Products, Forestry Processing
Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt - General | 26-Feb-2025 | $140M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| Grant | 03-Feb-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| Debt - Acquisition | 09-Jul-2021 | $1.95B | $1.95B | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Comparisons
Domtar is a manufacturer of softwood and hardwood products catering to retailers, commercial printers, publishers, and customers. The company operates in the Paper Containers and Packaging industry and is headquartered in Richmond, Canada, with 21,300 employees as of 2024.
Competitors
One of Domtar’s competitors is Domtar, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Fort Mill, SC. Another competitor is Clearwater Paper, a corporation based in Spokane, WA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Domtar | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Fort Mill, SC |
| Clearwater Paper | Corporation | Spokane, WA |
Patents
- Total Documents (Applications and Grants): 3
- Total Patent Families: Not specified
- Granted: Not specified
- Pending: 2
- Expiring in next 12 months: Not specified
Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-3184638-A1 | Paper producing system | Pending | 28-Dec-2022 | ||
| EP-4642976-A1 | Paper producing system | Pending | 28-Dec-2022 | ||
| WO-2024141917-A1 | Paper producing system | Inactive | 28-Dec-2022 | D21F11/14 |
Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Ministry of Economic Development | Government |
Investments & Acquisitions (Selected)
Domtar’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Domtar on 30-Nov-2021.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domtar | 30-Nov-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Forestry Processing |
| Veem | 02-Jul-2021 | Later Stage VC | Financial Software |
| Atli Chip | 06-Apr-2021 | Corporate | Forestry Development/Harvesting |
| Catalyst Paper | 18-Mar-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Paper/Soft Products |
| Eldorado Brasil Celulose | 01-Jan-2017 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Forestry Processing |
Affiliates (Subsidiaries)
| Name | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|
| Scotsburn Lumber | Scotsburn, Canada | 2012 |
| Eldorado Brasil Celulose | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 2010 |
| Mackenzie Fibre Management Corp. | Mackenzie, Canada | 2010 |
| Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corporation | Mackenzie, Canada | 2002 |
| Northern Resources Nova Scotia | Pictou, Canada | 1967 |
FAQs
When was Domtar founded?
Domtar was founded in 2006.
Where is Domtar headquartered?
Domtar is headquartered in Richmond, Canada.
What is the size of Domtar?
Domtar has 21,300 total employees.
What industry is Domtar in?
Domtar’s primary industry is Paper Containers and Packaging.
Is Domtar a private or public company?
Domtar is a Private company.
What is Domtar’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Domtar is not specified.
How much funding has Domtar raised over time?
Domtar has raised $2.09B.
Who are Domtar’s investors?
British Columbia Ministry of Economic Development has invested in Domtar.
Who are Domtar’s competitors?
Domtar and Clearwater Paper are competitors of Domtar.